At-Large Council Member· 2026-01-01–2027-12-31 (current term from January 1, 2026; first office unsourced. Ohio Revised Code § 731.03(A) (text read at codes.ohio.gov): council members serve two-year terms commencing on the first day of January next after the odd-year election, so the term ends December 31, 2027; roster per city council page (2026-2027).)
Corey Schoonover
Lancaster
About
Corey Schoonover's campaign centers heavily on enhancing communication and engagement between city government and Lancaster citizens. As an incumbent running in the at-large council race, his priority is keeping lines of dialogue open with the community.
Campaign promises (1)
- transparencyCorey Schoonover emphasizes improving and maintaining clear communication with city citizens.
Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 17
- Total speaking time
- 2:17:36
- Avg per meeting
- 8:06
- Segments
- 3295
Want every word Schoonover has said?
The OpenCity MCP for Claude.ai answers questions like “what has Schoonover said about housing this year” with one prompt — full speaking history, with YouTube timestamps.
Top issues during term (3)(General)
Data center zoning rules postponed
No city cost tied to zoning, but residents cite falling home values, health risks, and Google's statewide tax-appeal activity affecting schools and services.
Liquor permit decisions
Zero direct cost right now, but decisions made here could eventually impact your taxes or city spending.
Cybersecurity recovery and antivirus upgrade
About $5,000 a month, roughly $9 per device, already budgeted.
Decisions during term (1)
Recorded while Schoonover was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Voting record (1)(General)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.